Frank Newton (footballer, born 1882)

Not to be confused with Leo Newton. For other people with similar names, see Frank Newton.

Frank Newton
Personal information
Full name Leonard Francis Newton
Date of birth Quarter 3 1882
Place of birth Denaby, England
Date of death 27 February 1959(1959-02-27) (aged 76)
Place of death Warsop, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1902–1905 Chesterfield 98 (23)
1905–1906 Leyton
1906–1907 Bradford City 17 (5)
1907–1909 Oldham Athletic 81 (45)
1909–1911 Bradford Park Avenue 33 (13)
1911 Burnley 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Leonard Francis Newton (Quarter 3 1882 – 27 February 1959) was a footballer who played as a centre forward. He played for five different teams in the Football League.

Newton was the brother of Frederick Newton who kept goal occasionally for Chesterfield and played cricket for Derbyshire.

References

  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.


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